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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Monday, 3 July 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 2017. It was answered by Lord Price (Conservative) on Monday, 17 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Overseas Trade: Tunisia

Question

Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to arrange for duty-free entry into the UK of olive-oil and phosphates from Tunisia.

Answer

The Government is actively considering a range of options for its future trade policy once we leave the EU. In particular, we are seeking to pursue a strategy that will not only maximise benefits to the UK economy, but also ensure as smooth a transition as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL357
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Import duties Overseas trade Phosphates Tunisia Olive oil
Link
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